Definition of Lightness

1. Noun. A feeling of joy and pride.

Exact synonyms: Elation, High Spirits
Generic synonyms: Joy, Joyfulness, Joyousness
Specialized synonyms: Euphoria, Euphory
Derivative terms: Elate, Light

2. Noun. The property of being comparatively small in weight. "The lightness of balsa wood"
Exact synonyms: Weightlessness
Generic synonyms: Weight
Specialized synonyms: Airiness, Buoyancy
Antonyms: Heaviness
Derivative terms: Light, Light, Light, Weightless

3. Noun. The gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble.
Exact synonyms: Agility, Legerity, Lightsomeness, Nimbleness
Generic synonyms: Gracefulness
Derivative terms: Agile, Light, Lightsome, Nimble

4. Noun. Having a light color.
Generic synonyms: Value
Antonyms: Darkness
Derivative terms: Light

5. Noun. The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures. "He could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
Exact synonyms: Light
Generic synonyms: Visual Property
Specialized synonyms: Aura, Aureole, Gloriole, Glory, Halo, Nimbus, Sunniness, Highlight, Highlighting, Brightness
Attributes: Light, Dark
Derivative terms: Light, Light

6. Noun. The trait of being lighthearted and frivolous.
Exact synonyms: Lightsomeness
Generic synonyms: Giddiness, Silliness
Derivative terms: Light, Light

Definition of Lightness

1. n. The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; nimbleness; delicacy; grace.

2. n. Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness of a room.

Definition of Lightness

1. Noun. the condition of being illuminated ¹

2. Noun. the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour ¹

3. Noun. The product of being illuminated. ¹

4. Noun. The state of having little weight, or little force. ¹

5. Noun. Agility of movement. ¹

6. Noun. Freedom from worry. ¹

7. Noun. Levity, frivolity; inconsistency. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lightness

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Lightness

lightlessly
lightlessness
lightlied
lightlies
lightlike
lightly
lightly-armed
lightly armored
lightly armoured
lightman
lightmap
lightmaps
lightmen
lightmeter
lightmeters
lightness (current term)
lightnesses
lightning
lightning-quick
lightning arrester
lightning bug
lightning bugs
lightning conductor
lightning conductors
lightning detector
lightning detectors
lightning injuries
lightning mapper
lightning never strikes twice in the same place
lightning rod

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